

EP.41: Bitcoin’s Battle with Central Banks: Self-Custody, Regulation, and Taxes
Oct 21, 2024
Explore the intriguing dynamics of Bitcoin as it faces challenges from central banks. Delve into self-custody versus centralized control and the implications for individual empowerment. The hosts discuss how tax policies could impact Bitcoin's value and the dollar's declining status. Gain insights into wealth inequality critiques from the European Central Bank, questioning whether Bitcoin democratizes finance. Additionally, discover how Bitcoin's unique mining process offers equitable opportunities in a world often skewed towards privilege.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Market Dynamics: Bitcoin vs. Traditional Assets
02:02 • 5min
Bitcoin's Value and the Dollar's Decline
07:26 • 5min
Bitcoin: Self-Custody vs Centralized Control
12:12 • 23min
Bitcoin and Wealth Inequality: A Central Bank's Critique
34:44 • 3min
Bitcoin's Unique Distribution and Fairness in a Centralized World
37:40 • 4min
Bitcoin and Wealth Inequality: A Critical Analysis
41:45 • 11min
Bitcoin's Resilience and Market Dynamics
53:14 • 8min